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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,543.30, 663,138.09 and 265,677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,543.30, 663,138.09 and 265,677.84 is: 366,628.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,543.30 : 663,138.09 = 265,677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,543.30/663,138.09 = 265,677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,543.30x = 663,138.09 × 265,677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,543.30x = 176,181,095,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,181,095,372.93/480,543.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,628.97

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